A few days ago I renegotiated my Direct TV cable bill. After a quick ten minute call my bill was slashed by $60 a month for the very same cable package. I also got NFL Sunday Ticket thrown in for free. I'll save $720 a year, after just a ten minute phone call. Of course if I had been really smart I might have cancelled my Direct TV service altogether, but being a diehard … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 5 Ways To Build An Emergency Fund When Times Are Tight
When you’re struggling just to pay the bills, the last thing on your mind is building an emergency fund. The sad fact is that nearly two-thirds of Americans have less than $1000 in savings. But just because we’re having trouble making ends meet doesn’t mean fate will pass us by. Washing machines break, car alternators fail, and pipes burst whether we’re struggling or … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 7 Simple Tips to Recharge Your Finances
Do you want to take charge of your finances? Are you interested in keeping more of your own money? Consider implementing these simple money strategies. Before you know it, you’ll see more cash in your bank account. [imagebrowser id=276] … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 8 Ways to Painlessly Save More Money
It seems we Americans have a savings problem. According to the US Department of Commerce, Americans save a mere 4.2% of their disposable personal income. The Germans, by contrast, save 10.6% of their disposable income, while the French put away nearly 15% of their money. Worse yet, a full 27% of Americans have no emergency savings at all, while only half of all Americans … [Read more...]